Corticosteroids May Speed Pneumonia Recovery in Some
2011-06-01
Adding dexamethasone to antibiotic regimen helps treat community-acquired pneumonia, study saysContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Lower Odds for Preemie Delivery
2011-05-31
During peak flu season, odds of prematurity were about 70% lower if mom was vaccinated, study findsContinue Reading
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Double Risk of COPD
2011-05-27
Link between the autoimmune disease and lung disorder revealed in new studyContinue Reading
Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
2011-05-24
But researchers found fewer were prescribed when doctors educated parents during visitsContinue Reading
Certain COPD Meds Linked to Urinary Troubles in Men
2011-05-23
Inhaled drugs such as Spiriva, Atrovent may raise odds for urinary retention, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Traveling Despite Asthma and Allergies
2011-05-19
Suggestions to help control symptomsContinue Reading
Standard Heart Drugs Won't Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
2011-05-18
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension don’t benefit from aspirin or simvastatin, study findsContinue Reading
Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study
2011-05-17
Those who shun shots also less likely to know that flu can trigger breathing ills, survey findsContinue Reading
ICU Patients May Benefit From 'Telemedicine'
2011-05-16
Lower rates of death and complications seen for patients monitored remotely, study findsContinue Reading
Don't Delay Emergency Care When Asthma Flare-Ups Strike
2011-05-16
Study found waiting led to worse outcomes, including hospitalizationContinue Reading
Discovery of Lung Stem Cells May Herald New Treatments
2011-05-11
But the research is preliminary, so human benefits won’t come any time soonContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Prevent Serious Respiratory Disease in Newborns
2011-05-10
Supplements can cut risk of RSV, life-threatening complications, researchers sayContinue Reading
Everyday Exercise Can Help Kids With Cystic Fibrosis: Study
2011-05-06
Taking walks, dancing, shooting hoops improved fitness, lung function in patientsContinue Reading
Chemicals May Raise Health Risks for Nail Salon Workers
2011-05-06
One-third report problems such as headaches and irritation of the nose, throat, skin, study findsContinue Reading